Dental Service Learning Trip (SLT)
by MEDLIFE
Program Overview
MEDLIFE Dental Service Learning Trips provides free, high-quality dental care directly to communities that lack access to basic services. Staffed by local practitioners from Movimiento Sonrisas, volunteer dental assistants will work closely with professionals to deliver high-quality care. In collaboration with our partner, Smiles Movement, these trips specifically engage dental students who are co...
MEDLIFE Dental Service Learning Trips provides free, high-quality dental care directly to communities that lack access to basic services. Staffed by local practitioners from Movimiento Sonrisas, volunteer dental assistants will work closely with professionals to deliver high-quality care. In collaboration with our partner, Smiles Movement, these trips specifically engage dental students who are committed to making a positive impact worldwide.
Volunteers function in a variety of roles, including:
Patient registration
Station set-up
Instrument preparation
Shadow dentists throughout procedures like extractions, fillings, and cleanings
Lead adolescent dental education workshops.
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- 1-2 Weeks
Updated May 5, 2026
Program Details
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Locations
- Lima, Peru
Types & Subjects
- Causes
- Community Development
- Dental
- Health
- Health Care
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
- This Program is also open to Solo
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- English
- Spanish
- Education
- University Freshman (1st Year)
- University Sophomore (2nd Year)
Application Procedures
- Other
- Online Application
Age Requirement
14+
Duration
- 1-2 Weeks
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